We look back at the Naturejobs career expo London, 2014
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What attracted you to science communication?
One of the popular career choices for scientists that look for jobs outside of academia is science communication. In this film, three science communicators look back at what inspired them to try this job. Read more
Naturejobs Career Expo London: Thank you
What do you get when you mix ice cream, a jobs board and a treasure hunt? Many very happy delegates at the Naturejobs Career Expo! Read more
It’s not you, it’s me: Learning from a grant rejection
Lisa Michelle Restelli completed a masters degree in medical, molecular and cellular biotechnologies at San Raffaele University in Milan, Italy, and she is now a second-year PhD candidate at the University of Basel in Switzerland. Her work focuses on mitochondrial morphology and its relationship to the central nervous system, both in health and in disease. Outside the lab, she enjoys cooking, reading, and travelling, preferably in combination. Read more
PhD as a training of the mind
Annalise Smith is a PhD candidate in microbiology and immunology at the University of Miami. She is funded by a predoctoral fellowship from the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine and works on understanding the anti-cancer mechanisms of the natural plant derived compound Withaferin A in HER-2/neu breast cancer. Outside the lab, she enjoys the theatre, spending time with family and friends, reading and travelling. She is passionate about inspiring underprivileged students to dream bigger and aspire higher. … Read more
The ‘I’-deal science environment
Esther Cooke is a 4th year PhD student at the Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine, University of Leeds. Her research interests include molecular mechanisms of haemostasis and thrombosis. Outside of work, Esther engages in various outdoor pursuits such as walking and climbing. She also enjoys music, spending time with friends, and is actively involved with her local church. With a keen interest in writing, Esther aims to start her own blog in the near future. Read more
The importance of science communication
Samuel Brod is a keen researcher and often overly enthusiastic science communicator. He’s worked across academia and industry writing prolifically along the way. His current research investigates the links between emotion and the immune system. … Read more
Should we patch the leaky PhD pipeline?
Simon is an MSc student studying science and technology policy at the University of Sussex. He has a background in genetics, having previously worked as a research assistant in the Division of Genetics and Molecular Medicine at King’s College London. Outside of work he likes to keep active and enjoys rock climbing, playing football, cycling and skiing. … Read more
Becoming a mentor
Dominika Bijos loves communicating biomedical research. After earning her BSc in Italy and MSc in the UK, she worked in research labs across Europe. From DNA in the cell nucleus she moved her research interests to the smooth muscle in the bladder. She is now writing up her PhD thesis at the University of Bristol, UK, maintaining an international and interdisciplinary peer mentoring network and enjoys presenting research in comics and short presentations. She organizes a yearly meeting for early career researchers in urology, where she promotes interactions, networking and mentoring. @DBijos … Read more
Are you talking to me?
I am an alumna of California State University Long Beach and a PhD candidate in Biomedical Sciences and Translational Medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. My scientific interests include molecular mechanisms of human diseases, stem cell biology, and vision research. As a Southern California native, I enjoy going to the beach, running, and reading. My favourite book is Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton, because I like the moral that scientists should think about the consequences of their research in addition to the technicality of the experiments. Read more
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